A 70-year-old female smoker with a 40 pack-year history, normal chest X-ray, but persistent cough and unintentional weight loss requires further imagi...

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A 70-year-old female smoker with a 40 pack-year history, normal chest X-ray, but persistent cough and unintentional weight loss requires further imaging. Which imaging modality is most appropriate next to investigate possible lung cancer?

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CT chest with contrast

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Chest ultrasound

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MRI chest

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PET scan

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Sputum cytology

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Respiratory Medicine

A 70-year-old female smoker with a 40 pack-year history, normal chest X-ray, but persistent cough and unintentional weight loss requires further imaging. Which imaging modality is most appropriate next to investigate possible lung cancer?